Mary Lou Retton Pleads No Contest to DUI Charge

Olympic gymnastics icon Mary Lou Retton pleaded no contest to a non-aggravated DUI charge stemming from a May 17 incident in Fairmont, West Virginia. Police found her in a parking lot, noting slurred speech, alcohol on her breath, and an open bottle of wine in her vehicle; she refused a blood alcohol test but failed multiple field sobriety tests. Retton received a $100 fine as a first-time offender and was released on a $1,500 bond. She publicly apologized, accepted responsibility, and expressed deep regret to her family, friends, and fans, vowing to make positive changes. The incident follows her life-threatening pneumonia in 2023, which led to significant public support and fundraising. Her recent struggles have raised concern, but her court appearance has reassured some regarding her well-being.